Luke Mortensen

Dr. Luke Mortensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal & Dairy Science at the University of Georgia, with a joint appointment in Regenerative Medicine and Engineering. He holds a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Toledo (2003) and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester (2011). His postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School focused on developing advanced microscopy techniques and stem cell therapies for bone regeneration.

His research integrates regenerative medicine, biomedical engineering, and advanced imaging technologies. Key areas include developing super-resolution microscopy for imaging through bone, leveraging lipidomics to optimize mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapies, and investigating mechanisms of muscle and bone regeneration. His work bridges engineering innovations with clinical applications in tissue repair.

Publications highlight advancements in multiphoton microscopy, MSC potency metrics, and in vivo imaging of collagen and cellular processes. Collaborative projects include developing perovskite-based contrast agents and optimizing stem cell delivery strategies for musculoskeletal disorders.